England will win, but it could be cagey against Fiji September 17, 2015 LOOKING to tonight’s curtain raiser against Fiji, England are certain to win, and priced accordingly – as short as 1/100 in some places. In five meetings, the Red Rose have never scored less than 20 points, and in the last two fixtures have managed 45 and 54. However, with nerves jangling, I don’t think the [...]
The bookies’ view September 11, 2015 Normal service resumes this weekend as the Premier League returns and we wave goodbye to the Euro 2016 qualifiers for another month – and we at Sportingbet HQ can breathe a collective sigh of relief! The last few days have been a disaster for us as we got our pants well and truly pulled down [...]
Record breaking Rooney ready to rouse Reds Devils September 11, 2015 BEN CLEMINSON previews the best of the Premier League action RUMOURS of unrest in the Manchester United camp have filtered out of the club this week, with the players said to be unhappy at Louis van Gaal’s training methods as he lives up to his sergeant major reputation. Sir Alex Ferguson, of course, also ran [...]
Chelsea can get back on track with Goodison win September 11, 2015 CHELSEA conceded just 32 goals last season, a Premier League record, and kept 17 clean sheets. It hasn’t been quite as plain sailing so far this campaign. In the opening four games the Blues have shed nine goals, picking up just four points, and they are now languishing in 13th spot. Jose Mourinho isn’t a [...]
Order Of St George to give O’Brien his fifth St Leger title September 11, 2015 Bill Esdaile previews the best of the UK and Irish racing THERE were surprisingly no defections at yesterday’s declaration stage for tomorrow’s Ladbrokes St Leger (3.45pm). It had been widely expected that the Aidan O’Brien-trained ORDER OF ST GEORGE would bypass the world’s oldest Classic in preference for a tilt at Sunday’s Irish equivalent. However, [...]
We might have Found the Irish Champion Stakes winner September 10, 2015 IRISH Champions Weekend was a huge success last year and we just have to hope that the weather doesn’t spoil it this time around. The highlight of the event, the Irish Champion Stakes (5.45pm), has been brought forward by 65 minutes as there is very heavy rain forecast tomorrow evening. If all eight runners stand [...]
Sunderland v Tottenham: Spurs ready to pick up first win of the season at Stadium of Light September 10, 2015 Odds-on for relegation in September, Sunderland’s time in the top flight looks to be coming to an end after years of struggle. We’re only four games in to the campaign but this particular projection doesn’t seem premature. Already bottom of the table, the Mackems look woefully short on quality and the signings they made in [...]
Crystal Palace v Man City: Tough assignment for City ahead of Juve showdown September 10, 2015 While the champions have made a sluggish start, the same cannot be said about Manchester City who are the champions-elect if you go by Betway’s 4/9 quote for the league. Manuel Pellegrini’s men were hugely disappointing last campaign. However, they’ve fired out of the starting blocks, winning four out of four and still yet to [...]
Maximum excitement on player card minutes September 10, 2015 A SHOCKING start to the season – by their standards at least – shows just why Jose Mourinho sent his SOS to John Stones. With Everton standing firm and refusing to sell their prize asset, the centre back will be at the centre of attention when the Toffees welcome Chelsea to Goodison Park tomorrow lunchtime. [...]
Rooney set to eclipse Charlton’s record in San Marino September 4, 2015 BEN CLEMINSON PREVIEWS SAN MARINO V ENGLAND AND GIBRALTAR V IRELAND ENGLAND are in San Marino tomorrow evening for the Euro 2016 qualifier that is the latest instalment of this utterly one-sided rivalry. The Three Lions have won all five previous meetings, scoring 31 goals and conceding just once – that famous Davide Gualtieri strike [...]